Rey Leonardo Guerrero
Rey Leonardo Borja Guerrero is a retired Philippine Army general serving as the Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs since 2018.[1] Previously, he was the administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) from April to October 2018 and was the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from October 2017 to April 2018.[2]
Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero | |
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Rey Leonardo Guerrero in 2018 | |
Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs | |
Assumed office October 25, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Isidro Lapeña |
Administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority | |
In office April 30, 2018 – October 24, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Marcial Q. C. Amaro III |
Succeeded by | Robert Empedrad Narciso A. Vingson Jr. (OIC) |
49th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office October 26, 2017 – April 18, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Gen. Eduardo Año |
Succeeded by | Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Philippines | December 17, 1961
Alma mater | Philippine Military Academy University of the Philippines Diliman |
Military service | |
Nickname(s) | "Jagger" |
Allegiance | |
Branch/service | Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1984–2018 |
Rank | |
Unit | Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines AFP Eastern Mindanao Command Chief of Staff, Philippine Army 3rd Infantry Division AFP Special Operations Command Presidential Security Group 701st Infantry Brigade, 7 ID 61st Infantry Battalion, 3 ID |
Battles/wars | Moro conflict CPP-NPA-NDF rebellion |
Background
Before entering military service, he was a student in the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he took his PMA Exams in 1980 before entering the academy and became a member of the PMA "Maharlika" class of 1984.[3] He was known to be strict, determined, well rounded, and serious, yet very kind-hearted and a great leader,[4][5][6] and served as the former commander of The 61st Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Special Operations Command, 701st Infantry Brigade,[7] Presidential Security Group under the term of then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former Philippine Army chief of staff, and the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command.
He is often called "Jagger" in the military. He was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on October 26, 2017, with his term as Chief of Staff of the AFP was extended by President Rodrigo Duterte[3] from December 17, 2017 until April 18, 2018, serving beyond the mandatory retirement age at 56.[8] He was replaced by Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. on April 18, 2018.
After his retirement in the AFP, he was named by President Rodrigo Duterte as the next head of the Marina (Maritime Industry Authority), as the agency's administrator after he retired in the AFP. In October 2018, Guerrero was named Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs by President Rodrigo Duterte, replacing Isidro Lapeña after the latter was dismissed and given a new position in TESDA.[1]
Awards
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Martial Law Unit Citation People Power I Unit Citation People Power II Unit Citation Philippine Legion of Honor- Degree of Commander [9] and Chief Commander Order of Lakandula- Degree of Commander - 4
Distinguished Service Star[7] Gold Cross (Philippines) Outstanding Achievement Medal - Silver Cross Medal
Bronze Cross Medal[7] Military Merit Medal (Philippines)[7] Military Commendation Medal[7] Silver Wing Medal Gawad sa Kaunlaran Sagisag ng Ulirang Kawal - Honorary Airborne Wings - From The Royal Thai Army
United Nations Service Medal Parangal sa Kapanalig ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Operation Ribbon Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal Luzon Anti Dissidence Campaign Medal Visayas Anti-Dissidence Campaign Medal Mindanao Anti-dissidence Campaign Medal Long Service Medal - Gawad sa Kapayapaan
AFP Parachutist Badge Special Forces Qualification Badge Combat Commander's Badge (Philippines) Philippine Army Command and General Staff Course Badge
Personal life
He is married to Jane R. Guerrero and have five children.
References
- "Customs appointment catches Rey Leonardo Guerrero by surprise". The Philippine Star. 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- "Lieutenant General Rey Leonardo Guerrero – DWDD". DWDD – Katropa Radio. 26 October 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- "AFP chief Guerrero now a four-star general". GMA News. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- "Outgoing AFP chief a 'great leader and well-rounded gentleman' | Philippine Canadian Inquirer". Canadianinquirer.net. 2018-04-13. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- "AFP, PNP welcome appointment of Guerrero at BOC". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- "Eastmincom's Guerrero gets AFP's top post". Medals. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- Salaverria, Leila B.; Dizon, Nikko (8 December 2017). "No goodbye yet for AFP chief of staff; term extended by 4 months". Inquirer News. Retrieved 14 January 2018.